The Street, Coney Weston

SITUATION & LOCATION Dating back to 1912, Linden House is a beautifully presented detached village residence occupying an enviable position on the edge of the highly regarded Suffolk village of Coney Weston. Set within mature grounds extending to just over half an acre (subject to survey), this charming home seamlessly combines period character with the comforts of modern family living.

Substantially extended and comprehensively refurbished in 2011, the property offers exceptionally well-appointed accommodation arranged over two floors. The ground floor provides a versatile range of reception spaces including a welcoming sitting room, cosy snug and dedicated home office, together with a stunning garden room featuring a vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove, creating a bright and inviting space from which to enjoy views of the gardens throughout the seasons.

At the heart of the home lies an impressive kitchen and breakfast room, thoughtfully designed for both family life and entertaining. Complementing this space are a utility room, shower room and a practical laundry or boot room.

The first floor comprises four bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive, benefitting from a luxurious en-suite bathroom complete with a roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and a spacious walk-in wardrobe. The family bathroom is equally well appointed, featuring a further roll-top bath and separate shower enclosure.

Surrounded by established gardens and enjoying a high degree of privacy, Linden House lies adjacent open fields and paddocks, creating a delightful rural setting. An extensive shingle driveway provides ample parking and leads to a large timber garage and workshop. A charming former washhouse has been partially converted to create a useful den or home office, while also incorporating an external cloakroom and fuel store.

The sale of Linden House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive period home offering character, space and versatility in an idyllic village setting. Whether seeking a substantial family residence, a country retreat or a peaceful place to retire, this exceptional property is sure to appeal. 

LOCATION Nestled amidst the beautiful Suffolk countryside, Coney Weston is a charming and peaceful village with a population of approximately 400 residents. Rich in heritage, the village is home to several attractive period buildings, including the Grade I Listed All Saints Church, renowned for its impressive 14th-century Norman tower.

Despite its rural tranquillity, the village enjoys a vibrant community atmosphere centred around the well-used village hall and an active calendar of local events. The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of wildlife and a wealth of scenic walking, cycling and bridleway routes, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Conveniently situated between the thriving market towns of Bury St Edmunds and Diss, Coney Weston combines the appeal of country living with excellent access to everyday amenities, transport links and leisure facilities, making it an increasingly sought-after location for those seeking a balance of tranquillity and connectivity. 

RECEPTION HALLWAY 13' 10" x 6' 3" (4.22m x 1.93m) Circular feature window; radiator; plantation style louvre blinds to painted softwood framed window; staircase leading to first floor; fitted carpet. 

SITTING ROOM 13' 10" x 12' 9" (4.23m x 3.91m) Sealed unit double glazed casement softwood framed window to front aspect with Roman blind; open fireplace with ornamental stone surround/mantle and stone hearth; radiator; fitted carpet. Glazed French doors leading to: 

FAMILY ROOM 19' 10" x 14' 0" (6.05m x 4.27m) Wood-burning stove set on slate hearth; vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses; sealed unit double glazed feature windows with French glazed doors to outside, Roman blinds; contemporary vertical radiator; timber floor. 

SNUG 12' 8" x 11' 10" (3.87m x 3.61m) Fireplace with cast iron surround; recess storage cupboards with shelving and louvre doors; radiator; painted softwood framed sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect with Roman blind; sealed unit double glazed French doors to outside - also with Roman blind; painted timber floor. 

INNER LOBBY Softwood framed white painted sealed unit double glazed casement window with Venetian blind; part pine panelling to walls; ceramic tiled floor. Under floor electric heating; Door to rear entrance way. 

STUDY 9' 8" x 6' 11" (2.95m x 2.13m) With painted softwood framed sealed unit double glazed casement window to front aspect with Venetian blind; radiator; fitted carpet. 

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 23' 9" x 13' 2" (7.24m x 4.03m) Exceptionally well fitted with range of shaker style floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating Butler sink, integrated dishwasher; slot in Falcon range cooker with twin electric ovens and five burner gas hob (LPG) with extractor over; space for fridge freezer; double aspect painted softwood framed casement windows with Venetian blinds; ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating. 

UTILITY/SHOWER ROOM 13' 2" x 4' 10" (4.03m x 1.48m) Further range floor cupboard units with work surfaces over incorporating Butler sink with mixer tap; plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer; painted software framed casement window with Venetian blind to rear aspect; ceramic tile floor with underfloor heating. 

WALK-IN SHOWER Incorporating tiled shower area with thermostatically controlled plumbed in shower with glass pivot door; high-level WC and wall mounted basin; chrome heated towel rail. 

REAR ENTRANCE WAY Leading from Inner Lobby; With range of storage cupboards; sealed unit double glazed window; part glazed door to rear; slate tiled floor.  

LAUNDRY/BOILER ROOM 7' 5" x 6' 8" (2.27m x 2.05m) With white painted sealed unit double glazed window to rear; recess housing water softener; cupboard housing Worcester oil fired boiler and hot water cylinder with immersion heater (serving central heating and domestic water); slate tiled floor with underfloor electric heating.

Staircase leading from entrance Hall to First floor: 

GALLERIED LANDING Painted softwood framed sealed unit double glazed windows to front and rear aspect, with Roman blinds; radiator; access to partly boarded loft space; fitted carpet. 

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM ONE 13' 3" x 12' 5" (4.05m x 3.81m) With vaulted ceiling and white painted sealed unit double glazed softwood framed casement window with Roman blind to side aspect. Cast iron floor mounted radiator; light oak flooring; deep walk-in storage/wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, louvre doors. Leading to: 

EN SUITE BATHROOM 13' 4" x 4' 11" (4.08m x 1.50m) With roll top claw footed bath, vanity wash basin and WC; walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled overhead rain shower, fully tiled walls and glass shower screen. White painted sealed unit double glazed casement window with blind to rear aspect. 

BEDROOM TWO 13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.98m x 3.68m) Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelving and mirror fronted doors; two further built-in recess storage cupboards; radiator; white painted sealed unit double glazed casement windows with blinds to rear and side aspect; oak flooring. 

BEDROOM THREE 13' 11" x 12' 10" (4.26m x 3.93m) White painted soft framed sealed unit, double glazed casement windows with Roman blinds to front and side aspect; floor mounted cast iron radiator; built-in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rails and louvre doors; light oak flooring. 

BEDROOM FOUR (L SHAPED) 13' 3" x 7' 8" (4.04m x 2.35m) White painted sealed unit double glazed softwood framed window with Roman blind to front aspect; radiator; storage cupboard with shelving and louvre doors; light oak flooring. 

BATHROOM 9' 8" x 9' 5" (2.96m x 2.88m) Freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap, vanity wash basin and WC; walk-in tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled overhead rain shower; floor mounted cast iron radiator; painted timber panelling to walls; white painted sealed unit double glazed casement window to rear aspect; painted timber floor. 

OUTSIDE Linden House is approached via a classic five-bar timber gate opening onto an extensive shingle driveway which provides generous parking and continues alongside the property through a second five-bar gate to a secluded rear courtyard. This attractive courtyard serves as an additional parking area and gives direct access to the garage and workshop.

The front garden is enclosed by a traditional picket fence and is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and ornamental planting. Specimen trees include sycamore, crab apple, ornamental plum, laurel and hazel, while further established planting within the rear courtyard features an attractive Indian bean tree and cherry tree. 

GARAGE/WORKSHOP 27' 3" x 14' 5" (8.31m x 4.40m) This substantial timber garage and workshop has twin side-hung doors and a separate personnel access door, benefiting from power, lighting and a concrete floor. 

OUTBUILDINGS Two timber garden sheds provide additional storage, while beyond the courtyard lies a further area of enclosed garden, mainly laid to grass and managed as a wildlife-friendly space. This area includes a variety of mature trees and shrubs, including an apple tree, together with a chicken house and enclosed run.

Immediately to the rear of the property, is an extensive Indian sandstone terrace which leads to the formal gardens and the:  

FORMER WASHHOUSE Constructed of brick beneath a pantiled roof, this charming outbuilding has been partly renovated and restored to include: 

CONVERTED WASHHOUSE/HOME OFFICE 16' 9" x 7' 8" (5.11m x 2.36m) A fully decorated and versatile room with fitted carpet, two radiators and windows to the front and side elevations, making it ideal as a home office, studio or den. 

LOG/COAL STORE  

OUTSIDE CLOAKROOM Fitted with a WC, wash basin and tiled flooring.

The formal gardens continue to the south-west of the property and are enclosed by fencing for privacy. Well maintained lawns are complemented by well-stocked beds and borders containing a rich variety of shrubs, specimen trees and ornamental planting, including a delightful collection of Acer trees. There is a Lavender filled patio area, while features such as a rose arbour, timber gazebo, Victorian-style aluminium-framed greenhouse and potting shed further enhance the garden's appeal.

For keen gardeners, a separate enclosed vegetable garden provides raised beds and shingle pathways, creating an attractive and productive growing space.